Birds

In China, birds with long tails (shoudainiao) are a visual pun and homophone for longevity (shou), as their tails resemble long ribbons both visually and in the Chinese language. In Ethiopian crosses stylized birds symbolically transforms the cross into a tree that represents the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.

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  • SOLD. Antique/Vintage Porcelain Parrot, Chinese Republic (16945NRE)

    $295.00
     SOLD!         H: 9″  W: 3 ”  D: 3.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Chinese Republic ceramic parrots are commonly depiction as this one perched on an open rocky base. Porcelain parrots were produced for the domestic and export markets and sometimes sold in pairs leading some to believe they, like pairs of fish, symbolized the love and fidelity of married couples. This one has vivid polychrome colors, large eyes and stylized wings. This piece is in excellent condition.

     

  • Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E301YBL) $70

    $70.00
    H: 2.375”  W: 1.875″ |FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    his large and heavy antique Ethiopian Cross is typical of the intricate and beautiful crosses associated with the Coptic Christian tradition in Ethiopia. The top is an etched circular section and the  bottom section is a tri-partite design depicting the Trinity. The four birds transform the Cross the Tree of Life, signifies the True Cross, the beginning and end of time and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba.The elaborate patterns decorate both sides of the cross which is in excellent condition. The chain is not included.

     

  • Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E303YBL) $70

    $70.00
    H: 2.375   W: 1.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

     

    H:  2.375″    W:1.25 ”   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This vintage  Coptic cross has several circles which represent God’s everlasting love,  Christ’s halo and his infinite love and resurrection.  They are  symbols with special powers that can bring blessings and repel evil forces and harm. The four stylized birds transform the cross into the Tree of Life and Knowledge , the True Cross, the beginning and end of time, and the unique lineage of the Ethiopian people to the biblical Queen of Sheba. Made of coin silver using the lost wax technique, it is a one-of-a-kind pendant with normal signs of wear. The chain necklace is not included.

     

  • Vintage Ethiopian Coin Silver Coptic Cross with Birds (E305YBL) $75

    $75.00
    H: 2.5”  W: 1.625″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This heavy vintage pendant  is beautifully crafted with elegant symmetry and curved pleasing designs. Two stylized birds under the circular portion at the top artistically and spiritually transform the Cross into a tree and the bottom section is a tri-partite design with triangular finials on the lower three arms containing circles –  protective eyes to bring personal blessings and deflect misfortune. It is centered with a Maltese Coptic cross with flared even-sized arms.  The chain necklace is not included.

     

     

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